Accountant 1 (Local Government) - Wayne County Area Agency on Aging

Local Government

Agency: Local Government
Location: PA
Type: Full-Time
Work arrangement: onsite
Posted: 2026-01-28

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Accountant 1 (Local Government) - Wayne County Area Agency on Aging

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Accountant 1 (Local Government) - Wayne County Area Agency on Aging

Salary

$36,172.50 Annually

Location

Wayne County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-40655-L0311

Department

Local Government

Division

AN Wayne Co Aaa

Opening Date

01/20/2026

Closing Date

2/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0311

Position Number

80011927

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

Pay Group

Bureau / Division Code

88101164

Bureau / Division

Wayne County Area Agency on Aging

Worksite Address

323 Tenth Street

City

Honesdale, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18431

Contact Name

Tina Temple

Contact Phone

570.253.4262

Contact Email

ttemple@waynecountypa.gov

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THE POSITION
Are you a dedicated individual with accounting knowledge and a passion for grants, audits, and budgets? Join Wayne County Human Services in this Accountant 1 position! In this role, you will have the chance to see your fiscal, bookkeeping, or professional accounting experience have a positive impact on the people while experiencing the benefits of a career in public service. Wayne County fosters a healthy work/life balance, creates opportunities where our employees can see professional growth, and provides financial security through a variety of benefits including a pension, paid time off, vacation leave, holiday pay, employee assistant program, health benefits, and life insurance. Apply and make your career aspirations a reality with us!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will be responsible for accounting activities that support our Combined Human Services fiscal team, specifically for cross program analysis and Area Agency on Aging (AAA) program. This includes processing incoming deposits, reconciling revenue subsidiary schedules with general ledger accounts, and preparing adjustment vouchers to correct or close accounts maintained, as well as assisting in the revenue recognition and general ledger reconciliation for all Human Services programs.You will also assist with audit schedules, complete revenue research and analysis, and prepare management, budget to actual analysis, and other reports for review. Work utilizes generally accepted accounting principles and procedures and applies them to transactions and situations as they occur. Our team will also rely on you to provide assistance and guidance to fiscal officers on procedures, policies, and regulations to ensure agency records remain in compliance. Advance your fiscal, bookkeeping, or accounting career with our supportive and impactful team! Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employmentWork hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Occasionally, irregular hours, including evening and weekends, may be required.Employee may have occasional overnight travel out of County for meetings or training. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:One year